Morning Rituals

Morning Rituals

I’m a morning person. I wasn’t always this way. In fact, before my son was born you’d be lucky to find me awake before one in the afternoon, but these days I cherish those early hours of the day. It’s that time I have to myself, before the little one wakes and the hustle and bustle of getting us all ready and out the door on time begins. It’s a time to reflect and prepare myself for whatever I may face throughout the day. It’s the time I figure most of the things floating around in my head out. It’s MY time.

My Morning Ritual

6:00 a.m. I like to get up at least 30-45 minutes before my children do.

6:00-6:05 a.m. Put the kettle on and make my Lemon-Cayenne Water to jump start my metabolism. Try it! (recipe and benefits below)

6:05-6:15 a.m. Sip and reflect. Be present. I ask myself: “What are your goals for today?”, “What do you want to accomplish?” Be positive. It sets the tone for the rest of the day.

6:15-6:45 a.m. Finally, I do a light yoga sequence, just to fully wake up my body and mind. 

Your Morning Ritual

I challenge you to try this, or find your own ritual to do, every morning for the next week. Maybe you might want to incorporate the last 20-30 minutes to meditation, some stretching, or a full on at-home workout. Whatever it is, give yourself that time where you don’t have to worry about anyone but yourself. I promise it’ll make such a difference. You might just end up keeping your morning ritual forever! Give yourself that time. You deserve it, mama!

Lemon-Cayenne Water

2 Tbs lemon juice

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 cup hot (not boiling) water

In a cup, or mug, combine lemon juice & cayenne pepper, followed by hot water. Stir. 

Benefits of Lemon-Cayenne Water:

Digestion

Since lemon juice is atomically structured similarly to the digestive juices found in the

stomach, it tricks the liver into producing bile, which helps keep food moving through your body and G.I. tract smoothly. Daily consumption of lemon water treats numerous indigestion problems such as, bloating, gas, heartburn, and constipation.

Vitamin C

The vitamin C found in fruit, like lemon, is important because our bodies aren’t able to produce vitamin C on its own. It stimulates white blood cell production, which is vital for the immune system to function properly.

Antioxidants

Lemon’s antioxidant properties fight damage caused by free radicals, keeping your skin looking

fresh.

Energy

You can skip the morning Joe and start your morning off with a cup of lemon water for a boost of energy, minus the caffeine crash.

Lose Weight

Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which keeps you full longer and reduces cravings. While cayenne pepper raises the temperature of your body, kickstarting your metabolism, which is so very beneficial to weight loss.

Mama Sana’s Jewels: The Blog

Hello! It’s the Jewel, behind Mama Sana Jewels, Juju. I'm a 30-something-year-old mama, content creator, jewelry artisan, fitness instructor, and now, apparently, a blogger! I reside in the vibrant city of Jackson, Mississippi, a place I adore for its idiosyncrasies, hidden treasures, and serendipitous moments—all of which I plan to share in due time. Beyond crafting jewelry, my heart finds joy in spending precious moments with my children, staying active, creating culinary delights, delving into literature, penning poetry, and immersing myself in the world of art. Despite my creative nature, I possess a keen analytical mindset, which drives me to constantly delve into research, experiment, and seek ways to enhance the quality of my life.

After years of self-discovery, trial, error, and discovering what truly works for me, I believe it’s time to create a platform where I can share the plethora of tips, tricks, routines, and habits I've learned with others who could benefit from them. Thus, Mama Sana’s Jewels: the blog, is born—a sanctuary for individuals striving to better than they were yesterday.

Growing older has opened my eyes to the fact that our journeys, collectively, are far more similar than I ever imagined. What I have experienced, or am experiencing, is likely shared by many others, making the need for shared wisdom even more apparent. This is why I've launched Mama Sana’s Jewels: the blog. I'm certain that someone out there can benefit from the knowledge I’ve amassed, and I have no desire to be a gatekeeper—so please, take everything you can!

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